Technical Program Manager

detail-oriented, high-energy Technical Program Manager to drive Silicon development programs. This role will require a self-driven individual with outstanding communication skills to manage Silicon and Hardware vendors to deliver material for complex builds on schedule. This position will work with cross-functional teams to consolidate internal material requirements and communicate them with vendor partners. Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage Silicon vendors to deliver material for Engineering proto builds

• Create Engineering build matrix, schedule and scope and drive vendor to deliver

• Collaborate with Engineering leads to resolve technical, material and schedule issues and drive mitigation strategies.

• Scope change requests and drive team to approve/reject

• Drive communication between internal and external teams. Set up communication infrastructure (Jira, Gdrive) between internal/external vendors. Drive weekly meetings, setting agenda and recording meeting minutes.

• Manage internal and external documentation including Engineering Requirement Specs, Bill of Materials, Engineering collaterals (design files)

• Track Engineering budget spend and ensure alignment with budget forecast.

• Work with legal and business teams to ensure proper TPA/NDA agreements are in place to ramp up new vendors.

• Management of silicon material builds for Engineering builds on New Product Introduction (NPI) products

• Track wafers as they flow from the foundry through to downstream teams

• Work with different engineering teams to provide sample forecasts

• Drive vendors to deliver the requested material in a timely manner.

• Ensure smooth flow of material vital to meet the validation requirements and schedules.

• Report and implement delivery schedules, materials and build matrix details

• Handle and rebound from critical issues that might stem from Engineering change, material shortage or schedule slips.

• Report on material progress and investigate material blocker issues.

• Play a key role in the allocation of material in case of shortages.

• Anticipate potential issues that may arise and communicate to relevant teams to jump-start mitigation paths.

• Act as the point of contact for with internal and external key stakeholders

• Host, attend and present at meetings with internal stakeholders and vendor partners

• Assist the team with PO generation and approvals

• Ensure PO deliverables are completed and invoices are paid on a timely basis

• Assist with lab equipment delivery and set up

? Bachelors degree or 4+ years of relevant experience. ? Demonstrated leadership skills and adept at driving multi-functional teams. ? Hardware/Silicon material management experience is a plus. ? Top-notch critical thinking skill set; big picture program understanding and details. ? Experience managing, prioritizing and maintaining multiple projects at a time. ? Detail oriented to ensure accuracy of all data, status and reports. ? Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal. ? Ability to react to changes in a time sensitive environment. ? Ability to work with overseas vendors across Europe and Asia time zones. ? Ability to operate in fast paced situations ? A Self-starter who can function with ambiguity

? Experience with Gsuite tools (Sheet, Docs, Slides, Drive)